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MA05 DXO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,926 mi
Last recorded136,926 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 136,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to Offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 122,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to Offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,083 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 112,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray loose

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,876 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 108,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre border line almost on cords

rear tyres very worn on inner edge border line

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front tyre/s wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,791 miles

front discs worn,front tyres wearing on edges,sills covered by plastic trims,underbody trims fitted,engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,787 miles

under body covered in trims/ oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2009 83,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

under body covered in trims/ oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,813 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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MA05 DXO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA05 DXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA05 DXO registered?

MA05 DXO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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